Location

The Project

This project will reconnect the local community with some of its many extraordinary individuals. It will do this by displaying life-sized images within the Scarborough Town Centre—itself an important community gathering place for more than 40 years. Selected individuals will also be represented through photos, conversations, archival images and texts offered in collaboration with local newspaper the “Scarborough Mirror.”
Scarborough and its surrounding communities have expanded quickly. So this will be a meeting ground—a way of re-establishing connections with residents, educating visitors, and celebrating the achievements of this region’s pioneers and rising stars. Let’s strengthen key bonds through communication and emotional connection while reflecting on the successes and accomplishments of Scarborough’s people. “Reconnected STC” invites a journey to a place of remembering. Travel to a place within oneself while recognizing the achievements of so many neighbours, friends and ancestors.

Extended Project Details: This project will be on view until October 14th. Open within TTC hours.

The Artist

Mark Stoddart combines a passion for music and sports with a spirit of social activism and a commitment to educate and unite. Stoddart’s ideas reflect his personal commitment to celebrating the passion, struggle and accomplishments of Black artists and athletes who broke colour barriers and came to stand as powerful symbols of North American culture.